Golden Knights hang onto 28-14 win over Iowa

Steven Iles @StevenIlesBDN

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Nov 2, 2015 at 11:00 AMNov 2, 2015 at 11:02 AM

After finding themselves in unfamiliar territory several weeks ago the South Beauregard Golden Knights made it two in row, defeating District 4-3A rival Iowa Friday evening 28-14. With the win No. 12 ranked Golden Knights in the LSWA Poll and No. N0. 10 in the LHSAA Class 3A Power Ratings improved to (7-2)(2-2), while the Yellow Jackets fell to (4-5)(2-2)

After finding themselves in unfamiliar territory several weeks ago the South Beauregard Golden Knights made it two in row, defeating District 4-3A rival Iowa Friday evening 28-14. With the win No. 12 ranked Golden Knights in the LSWA Poll and No. N0. 10 in the LHSAA Class 3A Power Ratings improved to (7-2)(2-2), while the Yellow Jackets fell to (4-5)(2-2)

The Golden Knights started things off on the right foot, with Shea Holland Finding Tylin “Shorty” Warden on 92 yard bomb and Trevor Langley extra point to go up 7-0 after one complete quarter of play.

Iowa got on the scoreboard in the second quarter off a 16-yard touchdown pass from Andre Sam to Zack Jongblood and Jaren Dugas extra points, knotting things up at 7-7.

South Beauregard quickly broke the tie with a pair of touchdowns. First, from Jansen Fontenot on an 84 yard kickoff return and Langley extra point extending their lead to 14-7. Warden scored the final points of the first half off a 12-yard touchdown pass from Hayden Gunter, to take a 21-7 lead going into the locker room.

Shea Holland scored the Knights final points of the game in the third quarter off a 53-yard touchdown run and Langley extra point widening their lead to 28-7.

Iowa answered with an eight-yard touchdown run from Joseph Figueroa and Dugas kick to trail the Golden Knights by a pair of touchdowns 28-14.

The Golden Knight defense finished out the game strong not allowing any more points, defeating the Yellow Jackets 28-14 for their seventh win of the season.

Shea Holland led all rushers with 89 yards off 28 carries and one touchdown, while completing 2-of-3 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown. Tylin Warden led all receivers with four grabs for 160 yards and a pair of touchdowns including a 92-yard bomb.

Next week the Golden Knights will end the 2015 regular season hosting the Iota Bulldogs. Pregame festivities will include the Golden Knights 2015 senior night.